Broccoli Melts with Provolone Cheese

My three favorite foods are: broccoli, cheese, and bread. Obviously I was all over these broccoli melts.

I know melts are kind of trendy, but for me the real appeal is an easy weeknight dinner that is satisfying and includes ingredients I usually have on hand.

Good food is good food, trend or not.

(Just don’t get me started on avocado toast…)

I’ve made these with both a sourdough and a heartier multigrain bread, and it’s good both ways, but holds up better and is more filling on the healthier version.

Seriously, this is so easy: steamed veggies, lemon for brightness, garlic (obviously) and some crushed red pepper for some flavor and heat, and then some romano before it is piled on under a layer of provolone before you stick it under the broiler for a few minutes.

And what you have is a delicious open-faced sandwich. I call it a broccoli melt, but you can call it whatever you want: broccoli cheese delights, etc.